Industry News
Queensland announces resources and manufacturing budget
The Queensland Government has announced a $595.2 million Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development Budget. [ + ]
Sale process for the Whyalla Steelworks begins
There has been strong international interest as the sale process opens for Whyalla Steelworks and associated mining operations. [ + ]
CSIRO announces initiative to accelerate Australia’s green metals future
CSIRO and HILT CRC are joining forces to launch the Green Metals Innovation Network to position the nation as a global leader in green iron, steel alumina and aluminium. [ + ]
Dairy technology ready to move from the lab to manufacturing
Dairy products made using precision fermentation are a step closer with Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator transferring new technology to an industry partner. [ + ]
Melbourne company wins stem cell manufacturing licence
The stem cell manufacturing licence helps reduce Australia's reliance on overseas biotech manufacturers. [ + ]
EnergyAustralia and EDF to partner on Lithgow pumped hydro project
EnergyAustralia has formed a partnership with EDF power solutions Australia to co-develop the Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project in Lithgow. [ + ]
Quicktron introduces a bin-mover robot in Australia
Shanghai-based Quicktron has introduced its M5F robot to Australia as part of its flagship Quickbin+ solution warehousing solution. [ + ]
Mining and steel giants collaborating on steel decarbonisation
ARENA has allocated $19.8 million in funding to investigate the development of Australia's largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace pilot plant. [ + ]
WA allocates funding for local manufacture of 'poles and wires'
The WA Government has announced it is planning to invest in the local manufacturing of electrical transmission components. [ + ]
ABB receives EPD status for gearless mill drive ring motor
ABB has gained Environmental Product Declaration status for its GMD ring motor technology that is used in mining to drive large grinding mills. [ + ]
Central Coast Council completes first remote sewer inspection
Central Coast Council has successfully completed a remote sewer inspection using a remote-controlled vehicle employing scanning technology from Emesent. [ + ]
Ghost Bat a major milestone for local defence manufacturing
The Ghost Bat is the first military combat aircraft to be fully designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years. [ + ]
Copper SA partners with Aurizon for copper logistics
BHP's Copper SA business has partnered with Aurizon to deliver an integrated rail, road and port logistics solution for its copper operations in South Australia. [ + ]
BHP launches Industry AI Hub in Singapore
BHP says it is launching an AI hub in Singapore to accelerate AI adoption in the mining and resources sector. [ + ]
Claroty introduces an impact-centric approach to CPS risk reduction
Organisations can now prioritise CPS remediation efforts based on potential impact to business outcomes. [ + ]
